Volvo Penta has introduced a joystick for wake boats – Joystick Surfing for twin forward drive, petrol-powered boats.
Joystick surfing builds on Volvo Penta’s Joystick Driving feature, released to the market in 2023.
The latest development works in conjunction with the Watersports Control display while in Surf Mode, creating a system that incorporates new functionalities designed to enhance the surfing experience in wake boats.
By integrating Joystick Surfing with the Watersport Control display, boaters can select their preferred surf profile in Surf Mode and activate the joystick to begin cruising.
The functionality helps to enhance the operator experience and manoeuvrability at lower speeds.
Joystick Surfing combines a range of innovations to ensure a comfortable and relaxing boating experience for the entire journey.
Jens Bering
The Joystick Surfing feature also offers driving versatility with steering, throttle and gear control at higher speeds when in regular cruising.
“Joystick Surfing combines a range of innovations to ensure a comfortable and relaxing boating experience for the entire journey – whether you are crushing the waves on your board or launching through them while savouring the view,” said Jens Bering, vice president of marine sales for Volvo Penta North America.
“By removing complexities and expanding user capabilities, this new solution is designed to make manoeuvring a wake boat more effortless and enjoyable than ever.”
Joystick Surfing is paired with the Volvo Penta twin forward drive system, an extension of its forward-facing, counter-rotating prop design with petrol engines.
